Billing Analyst

Kgis Edu; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A premium educational institution in Greater London is seeking a Billing Analyst to assist the Billing Manager in managing tuition fee invoicing and revenue recognition. The ideal candidate will possess advanced Excel skills, excellent communication abilities, and a strong commitment to accuracy in billing processes. This role mandates collaboration across departments and requires a proactive approach to handle customer enquiries efficiently. The position offers a hybrid work model with four days in-office and one day working from home.

Qualifications

• Self-starter with the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Experience in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.
• Knowledge of the education or related sector is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Billing and invoicing management for tuition fees and other income activities.
• Revenue recognition and reconciliation.
• Discrepancies resolution and data analysis.
• Respond to billing enquiries and manage customer enquiries within agreed SLA.

Skills

Advanced Excel skills

Excellent verbal and written communication in English

Attention to detail

Team-oriented

Proactive attitude

Tools

JD Edwards

Job description

Inspired Education is the leading global group of premium schools, with a portfolio of 121 premium private schools in 28 countries spanning 6 continents which utilise proven educational practices from every corner of the globe, ensuring over 95,000 students receive a world-class learning experience from Kindergarten to Year 13.

Founded in 2013 by Nadim M. Nsouli, Inspired is backed by investors such as Stonepeak, GIC, TA Associates, and the Oppenheimer and Mansour family offices. The Group is experiencing 20% per annum growth through acquisition, greenfield site expansion, and the development of existing schools within its portfolio. In 2023, Inspired was recognised by Beauhurst as one of the UK's top 10 highest-value private companies.

ROLE SUMMARY:

The Northern Europe region has a central finance function which covers multiple countries. As the team expands, we are looking to recruit an ambitious Billing Analyst who are looking to work in an ambitious company whilst progressing their career. The role holder will be responsible for assisting with the billing across our region.

Reporting to the Billing Manager UK and Northern Europe, you will be focused and responsible for assisting the Billing Manager with billing, have grounded knowledge in the principles of customer service excellence and the values of the company. The successful candidate will bring innovative thinking and a strong work ethic to advise the Billing Manager of potential ideas and challenge the current status quo.

The Billing Analyst responsibilities include assisting the Billing Manager in billing contracts and non-contract invoices and other adhoc duties based across the Finance department.

This role is based in our Mayfair Office with a 4 day office/1 day WFH split.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Billing and invoicing management for tuition fees and other income activities
• Revenue recognition
• Revenue and discounts reconciliation
• Discrepancies resolution
• Data analysis
• Strong collaboration with other departments
• Respond to email related to billing enquiries
• Enforcement of processes to ensure accurate billing
• Be able to reconcile and to evidence control checks completed
• Managing customer enquiries within agreed SLA
• Reporting and managing large volumes of data with accuracy.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

• Advanced Excel skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication English
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Self-starter with the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Team-oriented, flexible, and proactive with a positive attitude.
• Experience using JD Edwards (or comparable ERP systems with workflow approval processes).
• Experience in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.
• Knowledge of the education or related sector is a plus but not required.

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT

Inspired Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.